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Author: oian
Date: 2008-03-05 03:43
I just saw a listing on the Woodwind Brasswind site for a "Woodwind" low Eb bass clarinet. Does anyone have any thoughts on this instrument? It seems to be pretty inexpensive.
Thanks, John
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Author: GBK
Date: 2008-03-05 04:02
I once called WW/BW to find out the origin of their house brand instruments, and to get the question answered directly.
The WW/BW brand of clarinets and saxophones are both of Taiwanese origin (at first, the woodwind retail rep on the phone said she did not know the exact Taiwanese company).
However, after a bit of persistance on my part, (and reluctance on hers), the rep finally admitted that the WW/BW instruments are made by Blessing. I assume that it is not supposed to be public information.
All WW/BW instruments come with a 1 year manufacturer's warranty.
The rep was courteous, and very accomodating. I thanked her for her honesty.
I have not personally played a Blessing clarinet, but have tried both a Blessing trumpet and Blessing flute. I would prefer students to spend a bit more money and get a higher quality instrument...GBK
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Author: C2thew
Date: 2008-03-05 06:09
great advice. sometimes buying a used wooden bass clarinet might be a better alternative, however work will probably have to be put into it. looking a things from a retail point of view: you usually get what you pay for.
Our inventions are wont to be pretty toys, which distract our attention from serious things. they are but improved means to an unimproved end, an end which was already but too easy to arrive as railroads lead to Boston to New York
-Walden; Henry Thoreau
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Author: Ed Palanker
Date: 2008-03-06 01:41
Just don't forget the famous quote, "you get what you pay for". ESP
www.peabody.jhu.edu/457
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